Extra Curricular Activities

SchoolsPlus

South Shore SchoolsPlus, piloted in 2008 in the Chester sub-system of schools, was developed by the province to assist children, youth and families in Nova Scotia to succeed in school, as families and within the community.

The goal of South Shore SchoolsPlus is to deliver services to families in familiar, comfortable and welcoming locations - their local school. In addition, SchoolsPlus works with community groups, families and organizations, including: health, education, justice, and community services agencies.

South Shore SchoolsPlus currently run over 40 youth, community, and school-developed program. Programs respond to needs identified by youth, families and communities and are often developed by youth and their families with the support of the South Shore SchoolPlus team.

In 2012-13 South Shore SchoolsPlus will provide services to the following schools: